# Community Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-practitioner/6c71cc6e-1c34-4315-a9e9-cd32a128164f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-practitioner/6c71cc6e-1c34-4315-a9e9-cd32a128164f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** St Nicholas Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Social worker, Mental health nurse, Mental health practitioner, Learning disability nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Allied health professionals, Psychologist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39959.00 to £48117.00 - **Contract type:** Secondment: 12 months (fixed term maternity cover) - **Employment type:** Part time - 25 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-23T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-09T12:43:31.681Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8356677 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8356677?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cntw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Community Practitioner to join our dynamic Children’s Neurodevelopmental assessment Pathway in Newcastle and Gateshead CYPS. This post is to cover maternity leave for 12 months, 25 hours per week, or 8 months full time. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in co-ordinating high‑quality autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people across Northumberland. You will be central to the coordination and delivery of neurodevelopmental assessments, working closely with families, schools, and multi‑agency partners to ensure timely, child‑centred, and evidence‑based care. We’re looking for someone who is: - A registered health or social care professional (e.g. mental health or learning disability nurse, OT, Social Worker, SLT, or equivalent) - Experienced in working with children, young people, and families - Confident in assessing developmental, behavioural, or emotional needs - Skilled in multi‑agency working and collaborative practice - Organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy caseload - Compassionate, child‑focused, and committed to improving outcomes Experience in neurodevelopmental assessments is desirable, but we welcome applicants with transferable skills and a passion for this area. Training and supervision will be provided. ### Main duties of the job - Coordinating and contributing to autism and ADHD assessments - Completing developmental histories, structured observations, and clinical interviews - Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including psychology, speech and language therapy, social work, medics and nursing - Supporting families to understand the assessment process and next steps - Providing clear, compassionate communication with parents, carers, and professionals - Participating in MDT discussions and formulation meetings - Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Our service values innovation, compassion, and teamwork. We are committed to improving outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental needs and their families, and we welcome practitioners who share our enthusiasm for high‑quality, inclusive, and evidence‑informed practice. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 9th October 2026 Closing date : 23rd October 2026 We welcome your application. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Competencies **Essential** - Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. - Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. - Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance). - Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. - Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others). - Ability to adapt within a changing environment. - Ability to work under pressure. ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. - Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. **Desirable** - Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours. ### Education and Qualification **Essential** - Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist - Mentor/assessor Training. - Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. - Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. - Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. - Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. **Desirable** - Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions - Experience of working within a community team. - Non-Medical Prescribing ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 479.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10682744) - [employee benefits (pdf, 922.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2167) - [interview guarantee scheme (pdf, 127.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1211) - [tips on how to complete your application (pdf, 171.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1209) - [reference guidelines for applicants - please read (pdf, 20.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1210) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.